The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Quail Hollow Country Club

Ada Inderlied

Virginia Beach , VA
Age: 10 - 11
Gender: Girls
The Path to the National Finals
  1. Local Qualifier
    Event Completed
    Moyock, NC 27958
    Jun 11, 2022
  2. Sub-Regional Qualifier
    Event Completed
    Durham, NC 27705
    Aug 13, 2022
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Norfolk, VA
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Linkhorn Park Elementary, Virginia Beach, VA
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
5th grade
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Virginia Beach National in Virginia Beach, VA
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
7 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
32 (9 holes), 72 (18 holes)
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I started by playing barefoot and going to the driving range for fun.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
Father
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Friends of all ages (seniors, college, high school and elementary) and family.
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Father
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I love the feeling of making good contact with the ball. I like how each golf course is different and enjoy being out in nature.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Putting
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Staying consistent.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Hybrid
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to the US Kids World Championship and finishing 6th in the 2022 event.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
I like the competition and the places that the events are held.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Each event was awesome. Quail Hallow was extra special because the course was getting prepared for the Presidents Cup and in great shape. The weather the day of the competition was a challenge for everyone.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
No
DID YOU WATCH LAST YEAR’S DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT NATIONAL FINALS ON TELEVISION? IF SO, WHAT IMPACT DID THAT HAVE ON YOUR PARTICIPATION THIS YEAR?
Yes. I got to watch some of my friends compete and it inspired me to want to go for it.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, putting, driving
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
No
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Tom & Jerry ball marker
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
I love watching all of the tournaments.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
The last Solheim Cup
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Jordan Spieth. He does not get too flustered, well liked by the other golfers and he pulls off some amazing shots under pressure.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Lydia Ko. She is always so calm.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods for all of his accomplishments.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Jordan Spieth, Lydia Ko and Nelly Korda.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
A delicious Mexican meal
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mrs. Howard
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Rock climbing
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Free Solo
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Dua Lipa
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Primal Survivor
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Rock climbing, mountain biking, swimming
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
I was born premature and I had to fight to grow healthy and strong.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My dad. He is a Spanish teacher in an inner city school and he loves working with the kids who have lots of challenges.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Work hard on your mind, body and spirit.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Pro golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am a hard worker, adventurous, fun, energetic and I enjoy good competition.
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